"A guide to basic STEM concepts"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index.
Contents:
What is energy? -- electricity -- Fossil fuels -- Wind and water -- Solar power -- Heating and cooking -- On the move -- The future of transportation -- Using less -- Quiz -- Glossary -- Find out more.
Summary:
"Much of the world's energy comes from fossil fuels, but burning them adds to climate change. Find out about clean sources of energy and what we can do to help the planet"--Back cover. An introduction to different types of energy, why they are important, why traditional energy sources are harming the planet, and what we can do to change that.
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